Hardik Pandya Wins Prize Money with Baseball Bat, Donates to Charity
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya wins prize money in a baseball challenge and donates it to charity, supporting underprivileged children and animals.
New Delhi, November 1 (Daily Kiran) : Indian cricket star Hardik Pandya has been making headlines recently, despite being sidelined by injury. The all-rounder has traded his cricket bat for a baseball bat, participating in a challenge that led to a significant prize win.
Pandya featured in a video with popular content creator Mr. Beast, where he took on the internet sensation in a baseball contest. His performance earned him approximately ₹9.49 million, which he has chosen to donate to charity.
Mr. Beast is known for inviting celebrities from various fields to participate in his videos, and Pandya was selected to represent cricket. The challenge involved hitting baseballs out of the park, and Pandya capitalized on the opportunity, ultimately defeating Mr. Beast to claim the prize money.
The cricketer has pledged the winnings to several organizations focused on the welfare of underprivileged children and stray dogs, showcasing his commitment to giving back to the community.
Pandya has been away from cricket for some time, having last played for India in the T20 World Cup final in 2026. He made a few appearances for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL but has missed several series, including those against Afghanistan, Ireland, Zimbabwe, England, the West Indies, and New Zealand due to injury.
Recognized as one of India’s top all-rounders, Pandya has proven his ability to turn matches in favor of the Indian team, both with bat and ball. In his ODI career, he has amassed 1,904 runs and taken 91 wickets over 94 matches. In T20s, he has scored 2,288 runs and claimed 114 wickets in 138 games, while in Tests, he has contributed 532 runs and 17 wickets across 11 matches. He has opted to focus on limited-overs formats, stepping away from Test cricket for now.
